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106/73 blood pressure: Everything you need to know
A blood pressure of 106/73 is considered
normal.
Blood pressure is considered normal when the systolic number is between 90-119 and the diastolic number is less than 80.
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Symptoms associated with a 106/73 blood pressure
Because this blood pressure is considered normal, you shouldn't have any of the classic symptoms associated with high or low blood pressure. However, if your blood pressure is normal and you feel dizzy, lightheaded, fatigued, or short of breath, make an appointment to speak to your doctor.
Lifestyle changes for a blood pressure of 106/73
Because this blood pressure reading is considered normal, lifestyle changes likely aren't necessary. However, if high blood pressure runs in your family and you think you could be at risk, or if you're just interested in making sure your blood pressure stays in the normal range, you may want to ask your doctor about some lifestyle changes. Here are some ways you can lower your blood pressure without medication:
- Lose weight: One rule of thumb is that you can lower your blood pressure by 1 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) for every kilogram (2.2 lbs) you lose.
- Exercise: Walking, jogging, cycling, or performing another aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day or 150 minutes a week could lower your blood pressure by 5 to 8 mmHg.
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet: A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and low in saturated fat can lower your blood pressure by up to 11 mmHg in people with high blood pressure.
- Reduce sodium intake: A small reduction in sodium could lower blood pressure by about 5 mmHg.
- Drink less alcohol: If you drink more than one glass of alcohol a day, reducing your intake to one glass or less could reduce your blood pressure by 4 mmHg.
- Don't smoke: Not only does smoking one cigarette increase your blood pressure for a number of minutes after you finish it, but smoking increases your risk of heart disease and many types of cancer.
- Drink less caffeine: In sensitive people or people who rarely drink caffeine, drinking caffeine may increase your blood pressure by 10 mmHg.
- Reduce stress: We all know the stereotype of the guy whose face turns red and a vein pops out of his head when he's angry. It may be funny in theory, but chronic high stress may increase your blood pressure. Work to avoid stressful situations or triggers, practice gratitude or meditation, and make time to relax and do things you enjoy and your blood pressure may improve as a result.
- Check your blood pressure regularly: If you're at risk of high blood pressure, monitor it regularly and work with your doctor to ensure your blood pressure is in a normal range.
- Get support: Supportive friends and family will encourage you to take good care of your health and get help if you need it. Surrounding yourself with loved ones is an often overlooked benefit of lowering your blood pressure and keeping good health in general.
Medications for a blood pressure of 106/73
Because this blood pressure reading is considered normal, medications likely aren't necessary. However, if you're currently on medication to lower high blood pressure and you're concerned about it getting too low, you may want to ask your doctor if your dose is correct or should be adjusted. This could happen if you begin taking a blood pressure medication at a certain dose and then incorporating lifestyle changes that lowers your blood pressure further.
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Disclaimer
The information on this page is intended to be an educational reference only and is not to be taken as medical advice. Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
If you think you're having a medical emergency, call 911 or the emergency telephone number in your home country immediately.